Wednesfield Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lichfield Road Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 3ES |
| Phone | 01902558222 |
| Reference Number | 141245 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1020 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.35%
Girls: 47.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
| 8 | 101 | 99 | 200 |
| 9 | 108 | 89 | 197 |
| 10 | 106 | 87 | 193 |
| 11 | 85 | 91 | 176 |
| 12 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 13 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.9% |
| Indian | 18.3% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Jun 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 86 | 42 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 72 | 40 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Wednesfield Technology Primary
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TP |
0.01 miles |
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Edward the Elder Primary School
Moathouse Lane East, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3DB |
0.3 miles |
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Mattox Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG |
0.37 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3RT |
0.39 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PG |
0.59 miles |
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Wood End Primary School
Wood End Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1YQ |
0.63 miles |
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Wodensfield Primary School
Woden Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PW |
0.75 miles |
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Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QQ |
0.85 miles |
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Fibbersley Park Academy
Noose Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3BB |
0.86 miles |
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Ashmore Park Nursery School
Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 2LH |
0.87 miles |
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Pool Hayes Primary School
Bridgnorth Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4RX |
0.91 miles |
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Long Knowle Primary School
Blackwood Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1EB |
0.93 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Ashmore Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LT |
0.95 miles |
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D'Eyncourt Primary School
Mullett Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1DD |
1.07 miles |
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St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
St. Albans Close, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF |
1.15 miles |
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New Invention Infant School
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
1.35 miles |
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New Invention Learning Academy
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
1.35 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Cannock Road, Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8PG |
1.35 miles |
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Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Longford Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0UB |
1.44 miles |
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Fallings Park Primary School
Old Fallings Lane, Low Hill, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN |
1.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HT |
0.17 miles |
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Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ |
0.83 miles |
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Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE |
0.93 miles |
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Heath Park
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD |
1.21 miles |
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St Matthias School
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH |
1.41 miles |
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Westcroft School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
1.5 miles |
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WV2 Education
74 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA |
1.52 miles |
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BL |
1.61 miles |
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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY |
1.73 miles |
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Moseley Park
Holland Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6LU |
1.92 miles |
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
1.94 miles |
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Green Park School
Green Park Avenue, Stowlawn, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6EH |
2.05 miles |
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Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0JR |
2.18 miles |
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Woodbury School
Hellier Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
2.18 miles |
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Bushbury School
Hellier Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
2.18 miles |
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Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DQ |
2.23 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL |
2.24 miles |
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City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14 6BT |
2.3 miles |
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Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
2.38 miles |
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Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
2.5 miles |